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Perumal Murugan
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Hardback
Number of Pages
320
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a powerful work of fiction in literary form, centered on a family forced to confront loss as their ancestral land is sold to make way for a housing colony. The central theme is the human cost of rapid urban development, told with quiet insight and emotional honesty. It will resonate with adult readers who seek serious, character-driven storytelling about place, power, and belonging, with a tone that is somber, reflective, and compassionate.
The narrative unfolds through a story-led, intimate lens on family life, tracing how pressures of circumstance ripple through futures and fortunes. As greed and jealousy surface alongside changing fortunes, the book examines resilience, duty, and the meaning of home. This edition is a translated debut, offering a fresh entry point for readers of contemporary realism who value cultural depth, precise observation, and a morally complex, human-scale drama.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of the personal impact of development, a heightened sense of empathy, and a lingering impression of resilience and community in the face of change.
Product Details
Author
Perumal Murugan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
9780670093663
ISBN
9780670093663
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x3.05x20.32cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off